The cause of the death of Master P’s daughter Tytyana Miller has finally been revealed. According to People, a coroner handling the case ruled it as an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Tytyana passed away at a private residence of fentanyl intoxication on May 27, People confirmed Monday. She was 29.
Master P took to Instagram to mourn the loss of his daughter on Sunday, May 29. He wrote:
“Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana. We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers, love, and support. Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about,” he added. “With God, we will get through this. #MyAngel.”
Master P’s son, Romeo Miller (previously known as Lil’ Romeo), also took to IG to announce Tatyana’s death, sharing portions of Master P’s statement:
“We appreciate all of the prayers, love, and support, and although this is sad times, I’m forever grateful for the memories I did have with my amazing sister,” Romeo wrote in an emotional statement.
“Love on your loved ones. Life is short. The silver lining, I know she’s in a way better place and finally at peace and free. God Bless,” he added.
Fentanyl overdose deaths – especially accidental fentanyl overdoses have become increasingly popular in the US and its surroundings.
And according to the DEA, a fatal dose of fentanyl is small enough to fit the tip of a pencil, which makes it one of the most toxic and leading causes of overdose deaths, alongside other synthetic opioids.
“We’ve seen a major increase,” Dr. Traci Green, professor, and director of the Opioid Policy Research Collective at Brandeis University informed People in September 2021.
“Fentanyl has reached into communities where it hadn’t ever been before.”
Studies indicate that fentanyl overdose deaths have doubled from 560 in 2020 to 834 in 2021. Various analyses of death certificates also found that fentanyl was involved in over 80% of all deaths involving opioids.
Typically, fentanyl overdoses happen when the user believes they’re using cocaine or heroin, but the fast-acting fentanyl is unsuspectingly blended in.
“If someone who’s used to taking cocaine at parties who does a line of fentanyl or even cocaine that has some fentanyl in it, that can really be the difference between life and death,” Dr. Traci said. “It’s compounded because people aren’t prepared, and they’re not suspecting it.”
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